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Almost half of UK business drivers submit false mileage claims

Almost half of UK business drivers admit to submitting false mileage claims, a survey suggests.

22 Mar

Government accused of having no clear vision for the future of the transport sector

Just a third of senior leaders in the transport sector feel that the UK Government has a clear vision for the future of the nation’s transport, according to new research released today by transformation consultancy Moorhouse.

13 Mar

Cash for crash warning

In-vehicle camera technology could help fleets avoid becoming victim of fraud.

11 Mar

Wholesale price pressure leads to soaring fuel costs

Fleets are paying nearly 5p per litre more at the pumps than they did at the start of the year, thanks to a weakening pound and soaring wholesale prices.

11 Mar

CO2 policies help fleets negate leasing tax change

A downward trend in fleet CO2 emissions will help the majority of fleets escape the impact of new rules affecting the tax efficiency of leased vehicles.

11 Mar

Tax changes increase case for hybrids, says Fleet Alliance

New tax rules that take effect in April make the case for including hybrid vehicles on fleet policies more compelling, according to Fleet Alliance.

6 Mar

Mazda urges fleets to order ahead of April’s tax changes

Mazda is encouraging fleet operators to take delivery of the new Mazda6 (which emits 108g/km) before April 1, 2013 to ensure it qualifies for the 100% writing down allowance.

5 Mar

FTA welcomes HGV Road User Levy Act

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the HGV Road User Levy Act, which has become law.

1 Mar

Industry split over impact of capital allowance changes

Contract hire and leasing companies are divided over the impact that changes in capital allowance rules on low emission company cars will have on monthly rental rates.

11 Feb

Fleet News debate: Should employees self-certify driving licences?

How can fleet managers ensure driver licence checking is performned legally and accurately? Four fleet experts have their say.

Legislation 5 Feb

Set fleet policy to beat new carbon thresholds, says Fleet Alliance

Fleet managers should set the carbon thresholds on their fleet policies below 130g/km before new tax rules take effect in April to avoid a typical £10 per month rise in leasing rates on the average company car.

31 Jan

Legislation: Expired photos do not invalidate driving licences

Michael Pace, partner and head of motor law and PI team, Andrew & CO LLP, on the confusion over driving licences.

24 Jan

Towing best practice tips

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has put together a list of best practice tips for drivers while towing.

Legislation 21 Jan

HMRC issues new business brief relating to finance leases

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a business brief dealing with the rumours recently circulating in the fleet market place about potential changes to the VAT treatment of finance leases.

18 Jan

UK device approved to drug test drivers

Northumberland-based Draeger Safety UK has received the first Home Office approval for a drug detection kit which will be used by police forces across the UK.

15 Jan

The Fuelcard Company welcomes Government plans to improve UK road network

Potholes now affects as many as eight million vehicles every year, causing steering and suspension damage, warns The Fuelcard Company.

11 Jan

Council parking profits soar by 15%

Councils in England made over £411 million in parking charges last year (2011/12) - an increase of 14.9 per cent - according to research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

9 Jan

Changes to driving licence confirmed

A single driving licence model will be introduced across Europe from January 19, and new rules about the design of the licence card itself and the period for which it is valid.

4 Jan

Fuel card reseller continues to back FairFuel

Fuel card reseller the Fuelcard Company has confirmed it will continue to campaign to cut fuel duty through support of Fair Fuel UK.

24 Dec

Insight: BVRLA pushes for 10-point rise in VAT reclaim rate

Alternative would see industry pushing for reclaims being settled case-by-case.

19 Dec